Christians have disagreed over theology for centuries, says Stefan Tijanić. While some of those differences are substantial, many of them are rooted in misunderstanding. He explains what Orthodox Christians actually believe
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A priest in Ecuador has died during a church service after a large crucifix fell from the wall. In the face of inexplicable suffering, Kenny Kinglesmith writes an open letter to his friends who don't believe, explaining why he still chooses to place his hop...
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This Black History Month, the Church of England's director of racial justice reflects on how the parable of the Good Samaritan challenges us to confront prejudice, stand against injustice and keep the door to reconciliation open
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Rather than shutting their doors on Halloween, churches across the UK are finding creative ways to engage their communities and share the gospel. Here are three ways Christians can turn a night associated with darkness into an opportunity to shine the light...
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Many of us are carrying significant anxiety about the state of the world, says Patrick Regan. But Christian hope isn't about ignoring the problems around us. It's about recognising the good, imagining a better world and taking small steps to make it a reality
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Just one month after 170 people were baptised in Devon, 550 people have now gathered in Bridlington for another mass baptism. Merlin Kraft would like nothing more for them to find good local churches, he says. But some congregations have made it more compli...
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A new survey from Theos suggests the majority of Christian nationalists do not go to Church. But the findings also raise uncomfortable questions for regular churchgoers about how closely their political beliefs align with the teachings of Jesus, says Krish...
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Aaron Sorkin's new film might not be as objectively great as The Social Network, says our reviewer. But the story of a ground-breaking investigation into Meta's dodgy practises deserves to be told. And in a society that is lonelier, angrier and more disconn...
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With Manchester City accused of serious financial wrongdoing, Christians in Sport's Graham Daniels asks what the controversy reveals about our obsession with winning at any cost. It's a temptation facing Christian leaders just as much as sports stars, he wa...
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The case of Jane Doe and the Cornell Seven is truly horrifying, says Lois McLatchie-Miller. But the questions it asks of our modern sexual ethics go far beyond consent. With one in four women having experienced sexual assault, it's time to reclaim a Christi...
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Explosive headlines claim Noah's Ark has been found under a mountain range in Turkey. But Chris Sinkinson says Christians need to stick to the facts
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Three years ago, Gavin Drake warned that Hamas's 7 October attack would bring a brutal Israeli response and catastrophe for Gaza. As he revisits what he got right and what he didn't foresee, he points to the evidence that neither Israeli security nor Palest...
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Artificial Intelligence is everywhere and has enormous potential for good. But how should Christians respond to concerns about its impact on the environment, human relationships and, ultimately, on the survival of the human race? Stephen Jenkins offers his...
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Not every story needs a publisher, a book launch or a place on the bestseller list. But as we reflect on what God has done in our lives, we all have something worth writing down - even if it's only for those closest to us, says Gemma Hunt
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Social media is distorting the reality of the Israel-Palestine conflict, says Rev Dr Ian Paul. He argues that new documentary Shadows of October: Israel Under Siege contains vital but little-known information that most Western audiences have never been told
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With warnings of war, cyberattacks and climate disruption, preparing for disaster no longer seems the preserve of conspiracy theorists. As the UK government urges households to keep a few days' supply of non-perishable food as part of its new 'Prepare' camp...
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As occult practices surge among young people and New Age spiritualities move into the mainstream, the Evangelical Alliance has published a much-needed guide to help Christians understand, engage with, and minister to those immersed in witchcraft, says forme...
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61% of UK evangelicals believe most people are good by nature, according to a new survey. Dr Samuel Tunnicliffe warns that such beliefs risk emptying the gospel of its true power
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X is home to trolls, deepfakes and outrage. There might be good reasons to leave. But Lois Mclatchie Miller warns that if Christians abandon every flawed public forum, our light will never be able to shine in the darkness
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Christian apologetics has escaped the academy - and entered bro culture. Andy Kind says Logan Paul's surprisingly serious debate with Christian influencer Bryce Crawford is further evidence of a renewed spiritual curiosity among young men
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More than 95% of executions in the USA happen in the Bible Belt. After two lethal injections failed to kill the only woman on Tennessee's death row, Shane Claiborne issues a call to American Christians to end their support of what he believes is state-sanct...
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News that a female actor will be voicing Aslan in Greta Gerwig's upcoming adaptation of The Magician's Nephew has led some Christians to accuse the director of blasphemy. But Christians need not view this decision as an attack on our faith, says Tabbi Kibugi
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News that members of the far-right Patriot Platform movement are attending church has caused concern among some. Rick Hill says the Church must welcome everyone - but welcome should never be confused with endorsement
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Thanks to the power of AI, you can now listen to the whole Bible sung in the style of a sea shanty, hard rock or a Gregorian chant. It's not to everyone's taste, says Daniel Johnson, but its heart is in the right place
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On Saturday, 25th September 1976, four teenagers decided to get together to make music. Fifty years of faith-fuelled songs later, Steve Stockman charts the spiritual journey of Saint Bono and his band
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Can You Hear Me Now? is supposedly a documentary about prophecy. But Giles Gough warns the compelling topic quickly gives way to propaganda promoting American Christian nationalism
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NBA star Michael Porter Jr shared the gospel with Muslim streamer N3on with clarity, confidence and compassion, says AJ Gomez
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Celebrities using their fame to champion causes they care about is not new, says George Luke. Christians shouldn't hurl hate at those whose views they don't agree with - you can just choose not to listen
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With hundreds of people being baptised at beaches and lakes across the UK, and significant media coverage following, Sam Hailes argues the real story isn't quiet revival - it's the power of churches choosing to work together
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Big city churches full of young people are great, says Dr Michael Tang. But what about smaller rural ones, with their faithful older congregations? After moving from London to Yorkshire, he's learning to listen to the wisdom of age, not just the headline-gr...
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Sam Hailes visits a Christian holiday park in France and discovers a place where families can switch off, children can thrive and faith can deepen - all without sacrificing the relaxation of a proper holiday
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What does justice have to do with beauty? Everything, says the lawyer and the artist who are harnessing their collective power to tackle poverty and prostitution in some of the poorest parts of the world
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Renewal is here, says the Evangelical Alliance's Phil Knox
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A new docuseries on the death of Mica Miller demonstrates the tragic consequences that can follow from a church which values its reputation more than the safety of those in it, says Bekah Legg
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On 20 September 1953, Oliver and Rose Lyseight laid the foundations of a church that would give Caribbean Christians a space to worship, support each other and develop the leaders who would carry the movement forward. 73 years on, Lee Brickley says they did...
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After months of fierce debate, MPs have rejected assisted dying by just 16 votes. Tim Farron examines what changed - and why the Church's response to questions of suffering, dignity and death matters more than ever.
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A conversation on social media between two AI experts has led to news headlines about the end of the human race and the urgent need to regulate the development of superintelligence. Chris Goswami says the Church must take warnings about AI seriously, but no...
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A new report from Christian thinktank Theos looks at the faith of 30 young people who have become Christians since Covid-19. Freya Laidlow-Petersen says their stories of slow conversion offer an alternative insight into the loud debates that have surrounded...
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Last week, the UK government announced sanctions in response to illegal Jewish settlements in West Bank. Matt Adcock visited the Holy Land and spoke to three Palestinian Christians about the challenges they face and their hopes for the future
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The apostolic leaders of All Nations Church in Wolverhampton have warned "major disruption" is on the way. But what is meant by this, and what should Christians do about it? Sam Hailes spoke to Steve Uppal to find out more
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Nominal Christianity may be declining in Britain, but a new survey from Evangelical Alliance suggests that the number of people who identify as evangelicals or hold evangelical beliefs is growing. It's also one of the youngest and most diverse parts of the...
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It isn't racist to ask hard questions of our government about immigration policy. But when we consider what form our social action should take, let's use the Bible to ask hard questions of ourselves, says Dr Krish Kandiah. Taking to the streets in balaclava...
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Rabbi Jonathan Romain has advised Prince William against offering the hand of peace to his brother. The Rabbi suggested it was "cosier" to be "wrapped in a blanket of anger and victimhood." But, drawing on painful experience in her own family, Premier Chris...
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A new song is proclaiming that Buddha, Muhammad and Allah are 'dead idols'. Worship leader Richard James Butt considers whether it's appropriate to sing on a Sunday morning
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The star of The A-Team and Rocky III is less than impressed with the new Netflix documentary made about his life. Why the focus on his hard-man screen persona and not his long-standing belief in Jesus? Tim Bechervaise takes a look at the man behind the myth
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Bethel Church has stopped selling The Passion Translation of the Bible amid concerns over alleged plagiarism. One of the translation's leading critics David Fish explains why he believes The Passion falls so dangerously short of the standards Christians sho...
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Return to the Shack is the long awaited follow up to the runaway bestseller which broke records and caused theological controversy. But can William Paul Young's new title live up to the huge expectations? Our reviewer finds out
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The US Vice President J.D. Vance suggested in a recent interview that the antichrist could already be among us. David Griffiths believes his comments are reasonable. He argues our modern world is beginning to resemble the kind of civilisation that scripture...
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News that St Paul's Cathedral has partnered with London nightclub Fabric to host a series of concerts has provoked mixed response from Christians. Tony Wilson wrestles with the ideas of sacred and secular and says whatever happens in a church should glorify...
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Sir Cliff Richard is hoping a reggae version of Psalm 23, 'The Lord Is My Shepherd', will give him his fifth Christmas number one, at the age of 86.The singer, one of Britain’s best-known artists, who has always been open about his Christian faith, has team...
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Christian rap and hip-hop artist Hulvey cancelled a sold-out show in Amsterdam just hours before he was due to perform , after discovering the venue had “extremely graphic” and “pornographic” images on its walls. The location for the gig was changed because...
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Phil Wickham, Brandon Lake and Josiah Queen were among the biggest winners at this year's GMA Dove Awards, each taking home three awards at the ceremony celebrating Christian and gospel music.Wickham was named Artist of the Year, while Queen's song Dusty Bi...
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England captain Maro Itoje has revealed he has been “teased” during his rugby union career for not swearing because of his Christian faith. Speaking on the For The Love Of Rugby podcast, Itoje was asked whether he makes a conscious effort to mind his langua...
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Christian rapper DC3 gave God the glory after performing his latest Spirit-filled track on BBC’s Later…with Jools Holland. The 19-year-old independent artist from Northampton, whose birth name is Daniel Chenjerai, made history at the MOBO Awards in Manchest...
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Spanish singer Rosalía has said she was turned away from a church in New York after arriving for its Sunday service.The Grammy-winning artist was speaking to US chat show host Jimmy Fallon while promoting her latest album and world tour.When asked about how...
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Champion heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury has “set the record straight” on where his strength comes from. In a social media video, Fury dismissed those who had said he would “be a much better fighter if you took the credit yourself, rather than giving it to Jes...
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The Republic of Ireland’s men’s football team have started praying together before matches. Manager Heimir Hallgrimsson revealed in a press conference that the prayers have been led by Conor Coventry, who has now been nicknamed “Brother Coventry”. The defen...
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Comedian and actor Chris Rock has spoken about his understanding of Christianity, saying forgiveness is at the heart of what it means to follow Christ.Speaking on the most recent episode of The Interview, a podcast from The New York Times, Rock reflected on...
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Kid Rock has launched his new Christian era. Overnight on 1 October, the Detroit rocker released his new single, the praise-heavy 'James 1:17 (Jesus is King)', to streaming services. It's the first single from his new album Halfway 2 Jesus,which will be rel...
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Thousands of worshippers gathered at Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium on Saturday for a major prayer conference led by Nigerian pastor Jerry Eze.The NSPPD UK Prayer Conference, organised by Streams of Joy International, brought Christians from acros...
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The lasting appeal of hymns, the power of prayer and a changing Christian landscape have all contributed to the longevity of Songs of Praise, according to long-serving presenter Pam Rhodes.The BBC programme is marking its 65th anniversary with a special edi...
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Members of the United States Presidents Cup team have spoken about how their shared Christian faith has strengthened bonds within the squad ahead of an upcoming contest at Medinah Country Club, Illinois.Jacob Bridgeman said his relationships with teammates...
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Hollywood actor Terry Crews has spoken about his experience of infidelity and the role his wife’s love played in helping him confront his struggles.The Brooklyn Nine-Nine star shared about his painful past during an interview on the What Happens Next? podca...
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Actor Tom Pelphrey thanked God for 12 years of sobriety in his award speech at the Emmys on Monday.After being named Outstanding Supporting Actor in a drama series for his role as Robbie Prendergast in the HBO series Task, Pelphrey said: “I thank God for my...
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Wayne Rooney has shared his desire to visit the site of Jesus’ baptism. The Manchester United and England football legend, speaking on Stick to United, was asked by presenter Mark Goldbridge about his dream holiday destination. Rooney said that he wants to...
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St Paul’s Cathedral has hit back at criticism over its new partnership with club music promoter, fabric.A representative for St Paul's told Premier Christian News the four-year deal would not lead to “raves in the nave” and there would be no bar, alcohol, d...
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Borussia Dortmund player Felix Nmecha has celebrated a stunning bicycle kick goal by giving God the glory. Scoring in the 89th minute to secure a Bundesliga win on Saturday, the Christian midfielder acted out the motion of laying an invisible crown down at...
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The former best man of controversial US pastor John-Paul Miller has spoken publicly for the first time since the release of Netflix’s documentary Death of a Pastor’s Wife.Mark Kaufman, who was previously a close friend of Miller, has denied online speculati...
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Jack Osbourne, television personality and son of late Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, has said he is “Christ curious”. Speaking on his Trying Not To Die podcast, Jack told evangelist Bryce Crawford that he has seen miracles but still wrestles with que...
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BRIT Award-winning singer-songwriter RAYE has released the music video for her uplifting hit 'Joy', a song inspired by the Psalms and her Christian faith. The 15th track of her latest album, This Music May Contain Hope, the song includes lyrics such as “I m...
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Mel Gibson has shared new details on its long-awaited sequel, The Resurrection of the Christ, the follow-up to his smash hit The Passion of the Christ, which was one of the most commercially successful independent films ever made.Speaking to The Christian P...
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St Paul’s Cathedral is partnering with a club and electronic music promoter to host contemporary music events over the next four years.Announcing an exclusive partnership with fabric, St Paul’s said it reflects its commitment to welcoming diverse audiences...
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He's the man who told America to "pity the fool" but for 74-year-old Mr T, the real story has always been about God, not gold chains.In a new interview with The Guardian the former 80's TV icon talks about his life growing up as Laurence Tureaud on Chicago'...
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Supporters of German football team FC Koln have started the new season with prayer at the city’s cathedral. The annual eccumenical service was led by Monsignore Robert Kleine, Catholic city dean of Cologne, and Dr. Bernhard Seiger, city superintendent of th...
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The Pope has joined the likes of Harry Styles and actress Michaela Coel, having been named a style icon by Vanity Fair.The fashion magazine has released its first annual list of best-dressed people, with Pope Leo winning a spot in ‘The Originals’ category.“...
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Country music legend Dolly Parton has died aged 80, with her family saying she has been welcomed into "the arms of Jesus".A statement from her publicist said she died at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones after "bravely facing a br...
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Six cast members from the gospel-inspired series The Chosen have been confirmed to join Bear Grylls on The Chosen in the Wild.The new adventure series launched on 9 August sees the group take on Utah’s Castle Valley and Canyonlands, battling the elements an...
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The Office star Rainn Wilson has said the Christian faith expressed by Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico is “achingly close” to the Christianity of Jesus.Wilson made the comments during a discussion with New York Times journalist Ezra Klein o...
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A New York-based influencer who “pretended God was real for 30 days” has come to faith.Brian Guan told Premier Christian News that he grew up with the Christian faith, but “rejected it in college”. After a career in cryptocurrency left him feeling “jaded”,...
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The funeral of the comedian Jimmy Cricket has been taken by his son, who’s a Catholic priest at Salford Cathedral.The Northern Ireland comedian, who’s real name was James Joseph Mulgrew, died earlier this month at the age of 80 after a short illness.A lifel...
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The Bible-based animated film DAVID has launched across UK cinemas, bringing the Old Testament tale of the shepherd-boy-turned-king to life. Following its US release last December, DAVID has already grossed nearly $88m (£75.4m) worldwide, making it Angel St...
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Christian singer Cory Asbury has apologised and removed a shirtless photograph from social media after concerns were raised that it could be a "stumbling block" for others.The Reckless Love singer said the image was included in a collection of photographs l...
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YouTuber Joe Weller has been baptised, after announcing two months ago that he had come to faith.“I used to think this was some silly dunk in the water,” Weller shared on social media. “But having experienced the complete spiritual renewing that I received...
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A Christian heavy metal band is suing Netflix, over a name shared with a fictional KPop band: “Demon Hunters”.KPop Demon Hunters is a film set in a fictionalised version of the Korean pop industry. It sees bubblegum-coloured characters with long hair and lu...
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A Shropshire vicar has helped Hollywood actor Michael Sheen investigate historic toxic waste dumping for a new BBC documentary series.Rev Paul Cawthorne, priest in charge of churches in the Hadnall area, is also a long-time environmental campaigner. He has...
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The Chicago White Sox have celebrated one of their most recognisable fans, with a special ‘Pope Hat’ game. Pope Leo, who is from Illinois, has worn the baseball team’s cap in the Vatican. He has also been spotted in footage from the 2005 World Series, a spe...
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Cast members from gospel-inspired show The Chosen have entered the wilderness, to take on daring challenges with Bear Grylls. The Chosen in the Wild With Bear Grylls features the survivalist and Christian zip-lining over canyons, jumping out of helicopters...
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Controversy at the top of FIFA shows a failure in stewarding a God-given gift, according to the director of Christians in Sport. Dr Graham Daniels, who is also director at Cambridge United FC, told Premier Christian News that while we may not have a window...
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Footballer Antoine Semenyo has opened up about faith with teammates at Manchester City, ahead of the new Premier League season.The winger told BBC Sport that being baptised last December has allowed him to practise his Christian faith with conviction.“I’m o...
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Boy George has withdrawn from playing King Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar, just days before he was due to begin his run at the London Palladium.No reason has been given for the singer's withdrawal, although it comes shortly after he self-released a song ex...
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Thousands of gospel music fans gathered at Crystal Palace Bowl in London on Sunday for the inaugural Gospel Garden festival, featuring performances from some of the biggest names in Christian music.The event brought together artists including Kirk Franklin,...
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Belgian footballer Jeremy Doku has spoken about how his faith and the Christian unity shown by many players carried him through the World Cup, which for him included injury and scrutiny for leaving to attend the birth of his son. In a candid mini-documentar...
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New Chelsea defender Maxence Lacroix has spoken about how his Christian faith transformed his life, saying Jesus became the "foundation" that has helped him navigate the highs and lows of professional football.Lacroix, who completed his move to the Premier...
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Mumford & Sons frontman Marcus Mumford has opened up about meeting his wife, actress Carey Mulligan, at a Christian camp where the pair first became pen pals.Mumford is the son of John and Eleanor Mumford, who founded the Vineyard UK and Ireland church move...
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Adam Ramsay-Peaty has said he is not seeking redemption for a disappointing bronze, when he goes for gold in the Commonwealth Games men’s 50m breaststroke.The 31-year-old Olympian became a Christian in 2023, after a battle with low mental health. Last year,...
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As the Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow, the Salvation Army is leading church outreach to demonstrate God’s love in action to the thousands of athletes and supporters in attendance. More than 200 gold medals are on offer over the next ten days, with athl...
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Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has bought a rare Christian manuscript and donated it to the public library in his hometown of Bryne, Norway.Haaland and his father, former footballer Alf-Inge Haaland, paid $134,000 - around £100,000 - for the Heimskr...
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Canadian Christian singer, songwriter and worship leader Brian Doerksen has died after a short battle with stage 4 cancer at the age of 60. Doerksen was one of the most influential worship songwriters in the world. His songs, including 'Refiner's fire', 'Co...
Opens in a new tabCanadian Christian singer, songwriter and worship leader Brian Doerksen has died after a short battle with stage 4 cancer at the age of 61. Doerksen was one of the most influential worship songwriters in the world. His songs, including 'Refiner's fire', 'Co...
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After losing her beloved dad just days before Christmas, Catherine Joy Lemmon began noticing unexpected moments of kindness and comfort that felt like glimpses of heaven. She reflects on the people she encountered in the rawness of grief and asks whether so...
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When a simple sleep hack unexpectedly went viral, Perry-May Britton thought it might transform her business. But an experience that brought her twelve new clients instead of thousands of online admirers taught her a surprising lesson about success, social m...
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Former Woman Alive editor, Tola-Doll Fisher, was given the opportunity to visit Israel last year and she reflects on the experience in the Holy Land.
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Near-death experiences can offer extraordinary accounts of heaven, hell and the spiritual realm - but should Christians believe everything they reveal? Writer Kate Orson, who once immersed herself in New Age spirituality, explores whether NDEs can point peo...
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Hilary Duff's comeback is giving millennials a hefty dose of childhood nostalgia - but can revisiting the icons of our youth really bring healing? Lydia Jenkins reflects on seeing her childhood idol live and asks where Christians should ultimately turn for...
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Hope can sustain us through life's darkest moments, but what happens when hoping for more turns into an exhausting pursuit of the life we think we should have? Amandeep Gill reflects on loss, ambition and unanswered dreams, and asks how Christians can hold...
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Olivia Colman has swapped her signature pixie crop for long, tumbling grey curls - and suddenly everyone is talking about it. Jemimah Wright asks why a woman allowing her grey hair to show still feels like a statement, and what the Bible says about ageing,...
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After losing her baby Willow to miscarriage, Sam Naughton discovered that faith was no longer simply something she believed in, but something she had to depend on. As Baby Loss Awareness Week approaches, she shares how God and her church community carried h...
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Sybilla Hart reflects on the growing popularity of manifesting and the occult, and why she believes Christians have something far more powerful to turn to. From teenage encounters with Ouija boards to a frightening experience in a French château, she shares...
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Rebecca McConnell uncovers the remarkable story of Sadie Minnis, a Northern Irish missionary who spent 50 years serving God in Chile. Her story was rediscovered through an old suitcase - and includes the extraordinary discovery of a street named in her honour.
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After 25 years of leading a charity, Nancy Hunt was used to keeping busy, solving problems and carrying responsibility. But when she walked more than 250km along the Camino de Santiago to pray and hear from God, she discovered that sometimes faith isn't abo...
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We all know those phrases that sound so biblical we are sure they came straight from Scripture - but how many of them actually do? Jemimah Wright explores some of the most familiar Christian sayings that have slipped into our vocabulary, and discovers what...
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In this month's Author's Corner, Claire Musters speaks to British-Nigerian novelist Jendella Benson about the unexpected email that re-sparked her childhood dream of becoming an author. Jendella shares how she fits writing around motherhood and a full-time...
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Crystal Renaud Day grew up believing her struggle with pornography was something she had to hide, even after becoming a Christian. Drawing on her own recovery and nearly two decades of helping other women, she explores what may really be driving women towar...
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Ann-Louise Graham reflects on the lessons God taught her during her years living and working in West Africa. From witnessing the devastating effects of famine to seeing the gospel transform lives in unexpected places, her experiences in Niger taught her abo...
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Lizzie Hutchison discovers that training for a half marathon has more in common with following Jesus than she expected. From runner's high and pink trainers to blisters and comparison, she reflects on what running has taught her about perseverance, purpose...
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The Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer will be a monumental testament to the power of prayer, with one million bricks representing one million answered prayers. Jemimah Wright spoke to Michelle Heritage, Chief Partnerships Officer for the project, about its ex...
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Born into an agnostic family, Mavis Crispin was determined to explore faith for herself - a journey that would eventually take her from North London to Peru, where she was ordained in her 50s. Now 80, the former teacher and Church of England priest reflects...
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Claire Musters hears how Maureen Chiana's faith, fascination with neuroscience and desire to help others have led to The Mindsight Academy and a growing network for women.
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After six years away from live performance and a devastating health diagnosis, Céline Dion's return to the stage has been filled with moments of extraordinary joy. Writer Alex Noel reflects on her remarkable comeback and asks whether her songs have taken on...
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Becky Hunter Kelm explores the rise of 'Generation Wed' and asks whether these Gen Z women are rediscovering something that aligns with God's design for women. From marriage and motherhood to domesticity and financial goals, she considers what Christians ca...
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Joanna Watson shares her extraordinary testimony of surviving a devastating car accident and discovering God's miraculous provision in the aftermath. From a terrifying mountain crash to a series of seemingly impossible encounters, she reflects on how the ex...
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Amy Summerfield asked male and female theologians a simple but deeply contested question: should women lead in the Church? Their answers challenged her assumptions and invited her to look again at Scripture, tradition and what it means to faithfully recogni...
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When Alison Reid found herself regularly driving through the misty Cambridgeshire Fens, a familiar landmark gave her a powerful picture of what it means to trust God when His presence feels hidden. From a childhood connection with Ely Cathedral to the terri...
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Miranda Adderley, 61, from central Edinburgh, shares her thoughts on how living with secondary (metastatic) breast cancer has affected her faith.
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Actress Caroline Quentin is going to university for the first time at 65 to study History of Art. Jemimah Wright reflects on what her story, and the words of Proverbs, can teach us about trusting God with the dreams we carry.
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Jacinta Read explores the difficult questions raised by the Netflix documentary Death of the Pastor's Wife. Drawing on her experience working in a church and pastoral care, she asks how Christians can respond with humility while helping to make the church a...
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Jenny Sanders reflects on what Victoria Beckham's difficult journey from Spice Girl to successful fashion designer can teach us about perseverance. Drawing on her own experiences of depression, grief and financial hardship, Jenny explores what it means to k...
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Nellah Grace looks again at Proverbs 31 and asks whether we've misunderstood its message. Could it be less about perfection and productivity, and more about wisdom?
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Jemimah Wright explores Evangeline Lilly's Christian upbringing, her years of questioning and searching, and what she says about following Christ today.
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Christian author and educator Lucy D. Ola knows what it is like to wrestle with the tension between faith, marriage and abuse. Here, she shares how the belief that God wanted her to stay silent kept her in an abusive marriage - and how finding her voice hel...
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When Jessica Hymus-Gant felt wounded, isolated and misunderstood while working with children in Mexico, she wondered where God was in the middle of it all. Then a little girl she had never met handed her a piece of paper containing a verse from Psalm 91 - a...
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When tragedy struck the Big Church Festival, killing Pastor Robert Guanco and injuring several others, thousands of Christians were left frightened and searching for answers. But festival-goer, Rhiannon Goulding reflects on what happened beyond the tragedy...
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Lizzie Hutchison writes for The Lens column for Woman Alive, taking a playful look at Legally Blonde: The Search for Elle Woods and what Elle Woods can teach us about staying true to who we are. From pink power suits to unexpected life detours, Lizzie finds...
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Ten years of marriage, four children and plenty of difficult seasons have taught Tola Mbakwe that "for better or for worse" means something very different when you've actually lived it. She shares why she and her husband chose to stand before God and their...
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When Alem Derege first heard about Snit Habteab, Eritrea's first-ever representative at Miss World, she was intrigued by more than the beauty pageant itself. With the Miss World final taking place on Saturday 5 September, Alem reflects on how Snit's story o...
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When Laura Maxwell first read Revelation, she was filled with fear - but a powerful dream years later changed the way she understood the End Times. Here, she explains why growing closer to Jesus, rather than becoming consumed by speculation, is the key to f...
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Author, Ruth Leigh explores why we can form surprisingly deep attachments to fictional characters and people we've never met - and what these 'parasocial' relationships reveal about our longing to be known. Could our love of books ultimately point us toward...
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Naomi Partridge has spent more than 15 years developing leaders for some of the world's biggest food companies. Today, as co-founder of Holos Kombucha, she combines that corporate experience with a passion for helping businesses create genuine social impact.
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Hannah Woolley discovered the power of gratitude during one of the most uncertain seasons of her family's life. Now, through a simple daily practice - and the messages she receives from listeners - she's discovering how choosing thankfulness can shift our p...
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Writer Joy Roxborough reflects on the tragic events that brought this year's Big Church Festival to an abrupt end - and the questions that arise when plans we believed God was part of suddenly fall apart. Drawing on her own experience of having to abandon a...
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Retired clinical psychologist Katherine O'Neill explores what true forgiveness can look like after abuse - and how one client's journey challenged her understanding of what it means to let go. Through Millie's story, she discovers that forgiveness is not ab...
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At the height of her YouTube success, with around 100,000 followers across social media, YouTube grants helping to support her family and a thriving online ministry reaching thousands of women, God asked Nellah Kunzwa (Nellah Grace) to do something that mad...
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From a childhood marked by loss to a life she could never have imagined, Dot Butler has learned to take the limits off God. Now, as an award-winning Christian leader, former journalist and champion for vulnerable children and families, she reflects on the e...
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Kate Orson asks whether churches have become too focused on dividing people into age and stage groups. While these ministries have many benefits, she wonders if we've lost something of the biblical vision of one united family.
Opens in a new tabNaomi Partridge has spent more than 15 years developing leaders for some of the world's biggest food companies. Today, as Head of Social Purpose at Holos Kombucha, she combines that corporate experience with a passion for helping businesses create genuine s...
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When a cancelled flight left her stranded at Heathrow Airport on her birthday, Jamie Phear found herself facing an unexpected lesson in surrender. She reflects on how God met her in the interruption, revealing that true contentment isn't found in perfectly...
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Emily Owen is an author and speaker who lost her hearing overnight at the age of 21 and has undergone numerous surgeries. From brain surgery and intensive care to learning to live with a life-changing neurological condition, she has discovered what it means...
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Jenny Sanders reflects on the Christian faith, remarkable generosity and sharp business mind behind the much-loved singer's glittering public persona - and asks what we can learn from the legacy she leaves behind.
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After searching for spiritual truth through psychedelics, Selah Croft says she eventually discovered the healing and freedom she had been looking for in Jesus. Here, she explains how her extraordinary encounter with the Holy Spirit in 2025 changed the way s...
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